Der Hayr's Weekly Message

February 3 , 2008

Scripture Readings - Romans 13:11-14:25-Matthew 6:1-21
Povn Parygyntan- Eve of Great Lent-Poon Paregentan
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Counsels of the Holy Fathers: Fr. John of Kronstradt
Self Control- You cannot conquer any passion, any sin without gracious help; therefore always ask the help of Christ, your Savior. It was for this that He came into the world, for this that He suffered, dies and rose again from the dead, in order to help us in everything, to save from sins, to bestow upon us power in the Holy Spirit to do good works, to enlighten us, to strengthen us and to give us peace. You ask how can you save yourself when sin stands at every step, and you sin at evry moment? There is a simple answer to this at every step, at every single moment, call upon the savior, remember the Lord always, and with all patience and self control, you will save yourself and others.

Schedule of Services during Great Lent

February 6th-March 14th

Sunrise Service ( Arevakal)- Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.
Jashou Service- 6th Hour Midday- Fridays at 12:00 noon
Lenten Complines ( Husgoom ) Friday Evenings at 7:00 p.m.

Sunday February 10th- Sunday School Retreat & Luncheon
Sunday February 24th- Annual Parish Membership Meeting
Sunday February 17th- Morning Prayer Service only at 10:00 a.m. the Divine Liturgy will not be celebrated on this day. Please make note.
Thursday February 7th- Avak Luncheon & Program at 12:00 noon

Please pray for the sick, confined and those who are recovering: Berj Karibian, Sarkis Minasian, Carolyn Dagley, John Barberian, Zabelle Varadian, Hagop Garavanian, Violet Garabedian, Haig Aghjayan, Satenig Sarkisian

May God grant them good health and a speedy recovery

Lenten Dinner will be held on Friday Evenings during Great Lent before the Compline Service at 6:00 p.m.- February 8-March 14th
Those attending the Lenten Dinner are kindly asked to proceed to the Sanctuary once they have completed their meals.
The Lenten Vespers will begin at 7:00 and conclude at 7:30 p.m. with a guest preacher each week.
Friday February 8th- Rev. Deacon Nishan Baljian, Pastoral Assistant St. Stephen Armenian Church, Watertown, Mass.
Friday February 15th- Very Rev. Fr. Simeon Odabashian, Pastor
St. Sahag & St. Mesrob Armenian Church-Providence, R.I.
Friday February 22nd- Archmandrite Leonard Faris, Pastor
St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, Lowell, Mass.
Friday February 29th- Archpriest Timothy Ferguson, Pastor
St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, W. Roxbury, Mass.
Friday March 7th- Rev. Fr. John Delaney, Pastor St. Michael Church North Andover

Requiems for Sunday February 3, 2008
~ In memory of the servants of God-Richard Apovian, Oscar Johnson, Martin & Zabel Kambegian
Requested by- Selma Apovian, Nevart Apovian, Ruth Johnson, James & Ann Apovian, Lara & Todd Kopoyan, Hrach & Nevart Mikaelian, Dina Apovian, Lisa Apovian, James & Kristen Apovian, John & Diana Dawe, Armen & Mary Oozoonian

Sunday February 17th- Morning Prayer Service at 10:00 a.m.
No Divine Liturgy celebrated on this day. Please make note.